Rare 1 Rupee 1981 Republic of India Calcutta Mint Coinage India Coin # A126

Rare 1 Rupee coin of 1981 from the Republic India definitive series, showing the value “1 RUPEE” flanked by two wheat ears with the Devanagari legend above, and the Lion Capital of Ashoka with “भारत” and “INDIA” on the other side. The area centred below the date carries no mint mark, which points to the Calcutta (Kolkata) Mint.

• Denomination: 1 Rupee
• Year of issue: 1981
• Mint: Calcutta (Kolkata) – no mint mark below the date
• Metal: Copper-nickel
• Diameter: approximately 29.1 mm as measured from the scan
• Condition: Very Fine, with honest circulation wear, light toning and a small rim nick

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Add a tangible piece of numismatic history to your cabinet with this Republic of India 1 Rupee coin, minted in 1981 during a vibrant era of post-independence coinage. Struck in durable copper-nickel with a generous 29.1 mm diameter, this definitive-series piece proudly displays the iconic Lion Capital of Ashoka on the obverse, accompanied by bilingual legends. The reverse highlights agricultural prosperity with the denomination flanked by detailed wheat ears. Numismatists particularly prize specimens originating from the historic Calcutta facility, identified here by the absence of a mint mark beneath the date. Graded in Very Fine condition, it bears authentic circulation wear, gentle vintage toning, and a minor rim nick that speaks to its journey through the pockets and commerce of early 1980s India. Collectors seek out these scarcer mint variants to complete definitive type sets and preserve the everyday monetary heritage of the subcontinent. You will receive the exact collector piece photographed, ready to enhance your display.